Public Corporations and Parastatals - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1981

Public corporations are set up to

A. Make profits
B. Compete with the private sector
C. Cater for those businesses that cannot be left entirely to private enterprise
D. Get board appointments for for politicians
E. Enhance the prestige of the government

Question 7:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following is NOT a public corporation in Nigeria?

A. Joint Admissions and Matericulation Board
B. Nigeria Steel Development Authority
C. Nigerian National Oil Corporation
D. Nigerian National shipping Line
E. Nigerian Railway Corporation

Question 8:

• JAMB 1984

Rates are generally collected in Nigeria by

A. The State Ministry of Finance
B. The Department of Inland Revenue
C. The Emirate or Traditional Council
D. The Local Government Council
E. Presidential Liaison officers

Question 9:

• JAMB 1985

Public corporations are established mainly to

A. Cater for the welfare of their board members
B. Give advice to the government on commerce
C. Co-ordinate the affairs of several ministries
D. Provide essential services and amenities on a commercial basis
E. Develop the rural areas

Question 10:

• JAMB 1987

Public corporations are set up to

A. Make profit
B. Compete with private sector
C. Cater for those businesses that cannot be left entirely to private enterprise
D. Enhance the prestige of government